Culture

Johann Peter Jordan – Lusatian Personalities: A life for Sorbian culture and Slavic science

In the eventful history of European cultures and nations, there have always been personalities whose commitment, their scientific work and their commitment to cultural identity have left a lasting influence. To these important personalities... [...]

Johann Ernst Schmaler – Lusatian Personalities: A major promoter of Sorbian culture and identity

In the history of Lusatia, a personality occupies an outstanding position, whose diverse work has contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Sorbian culture, language and national identity. His activities, his commitment and his... [...]

The densities in the border triangle: A living cultural heritage in the middle of Europe

The landscape in the border triangle between Lusatia, the Czech Republic and Poland is characterized by an architectural diversity that looks back on a centuries-old tradition and a unique architecture. Within this cultural area of tension, the homes of the surrounding areas are living witnesses... [...]

FC Energie Lausitz – a strong sporting identification feature of the Lausitz

FC Energie Lausitz is far more than just a football club. It is a living symbol of the sporting passion and the community spirit of the Lausitz region. As a fixture in regional sports, the... [...]

Lausitzer Senf – Culinary identification mark of a region

Lausitzer mustard is far more than just a spicy seasoning paste. It is a real culinary identification feature for Lausitz and reflects the diversity, ingenuity and passion of the people for their regional cuisine. [...]

kitto-soft Lorenc – Lusatian Personalities: Guardian of Sorbian identity and poetic voice of resistance

Kito Lorenc was born on March 4, 1938 in the small Sorbian village of Schleife - Sorbian Slepo - in Lusatia. Even his origins were of great importance: The Lorenc family was considered one of the most traditional... [...]

Lusatian personalities: The life and work of the Sorbian patriot Carl Ernst Mucke

Not far from the Bautzen II memorial on Weigangstrasse, which was called Wilhelmstraße in the past and was known in Sorbian as Weigangowa Dróha, there is a plaque on the house numbered sixteen, which... [...]

Marja Kubašec – Lusatian Personalities: Pioneer Sorbian Women’s Education, Cultural Self-Assistance and Literary Resistance

Marja Kubašec was born on March 7, 1890 in the traditional Lusatia Lusatia, a region that has been shaped by Sorbian culture for centuries. She came from a Sorbian-speaking parent in which language, customs and consciousness... [...]

Timo Meskank – Lusatian Personalities: Chronicler of a Repressed Past

Timo Meškank was born on February 4, 1965 in Lusatia, a traditional region in eastern Germany, which has been the cultural center of the Sorbs for centuries. The Lusatia was not only geographical, but also... [...]

The life and work of Dr. Maria Grollmuß – Lusatian personalities: A brave resistance fighter against injustice

The story of a courageous person who opposed oppression and injustice is often characterized by courage, conviction and an unshakable belief in one's own values. The life story of Dr. Maria Grollmuss is a... [...]

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The enigmatic fate of Ovid: exile, secrets and literary immortality in ancient Rome

One of the greatest mysteries in the history of ancient literature and culture is surrounded by the famous Roman poet Ovid, who is still unforgotten as the author of the well-known works of Amore and Ars Amatoria. His... [...]
The Silent Expropriation of Landscape and Identity in Lusatia

In der Lausitz vollzieht sich eine stille, aber tiefgreifende Enteignung von Raum, Zugehörigkeit und politischer Mitbestimmung. Große Flächen werden dem täglichen Leben der Bevölkerung entzogen, während militärische Interessen und weitreichende Naturschutzvorgaben immer größere Teile der… [...]
The Profound Perils of Implementing a Wealth Taxation System

Die Forderung nach einer Vermögensteuer wird gern als moralisch sauberes Projekt verkauft. Angeblich soll lediglich eine kleine Gruppe besonders wohlhabender Menschen stärker zur Finanzierung des Staates herangezogen werden. Hinter dieser wohlklingenden Darstellung verbirgt sich jedoch… [...]
The Evolution of Historical Perspectives on the American Independence Movement

Die historische Aufarbeitung der amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitsbewegung hat sich über die Jahrhunderte stetig gewandelt und spiegelt stets den Zeitgeist der jeweiligen Epoche wider. Was einst als einfacher Befreiungsschlag unterdrückter Siedler gegen eine tyrannische Kolonialmacht galt, entpuppt… [...]